Sola Lab is the idea factory behind Soho's Sola Pasta Bar and Fidi's The Pastagram -- three new concept restaurants by two Italian foodie entrepreneurs. / 2 comments
Plus: Blue Bottle's Hudson Square café is open; Sola Lab opens next week; first rendering for the new building at 77 Charlton; a hearing about property tax increases. / 14 comments
Plus: Bogardus Plaza's scavenger hunt; local producer's documentary film about a blues legend; opening forecast for Nova Fitness Innovation studio; menu for Sola Lab on Beekman. / 8 comments
Plus: The New York Times names Yves a "Critic's Pick"; Beekman Street restaurant would seem to be up in the air; the Seaport District's Tin Building has been dismantled. / 3 comments
Also on Community Board 1's June agendas: Something happening at 90 Hudson; fashion shows return to Spring Studios (and surrounding streets); a chance to go high up in 3 World Trade Center; new restaurants on Front and Beekman. / 3 comments
Plus: Pier 17 is looking pretty done; Mamo chef opening something on Beekman; new condo to have a tween lounge, among other amenities; 10 Corso Como fashion boutique.
Found the article with that quote. https://www.amny.com/news/fashions-private-eye-targets-canal-st-s-counterfeit-bags/ The article dates back to 2008, and yet no progress has been made... — Marcus / What can be done about counterfeit vendors?
Good point. I remember there was an old interview when the interviewer asked one of the junk buyers, "Did you... — Marcus / What can be done about counterfeit vendors?
It's pretty easy to prove theses are illegal goods, when was the last time you saw a Louis Vuitton or... — S / What can be done about counterfeit vendors?
The headline says "few" but I haven't seen any others. Are there? — mulciber / What’s to do about the few remaining illegal smoke shops?
Maybe it should be illegal to buy the goods. Of course, it's difficult to prove that a buyer knew they... — Marcus / What can be done about counterfeit vendors?
Would love to help. Honest question. What can we do? — Randy / What can be done about counterfeit vendors?
"Zero tolerance" is right. That requires consistent enforcement: Every time police see this happening, seize the goods, fine the vendor.... — Marcus / What can be done about counterfeit vendors?